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Harry Potter Film Wizardry by Brian Sibley

katrinkirjat's review against another edition

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3.0

Harry Potter: suuri velhouskirja on nuorille suunnattu tietokirja Harry Potter -elokuvista. Kuvakylläinen kirja on viihdyttävä, ihan mukava ja melko nopea lukea, ja siitä löytyy kiinnostavaa tietoa Harry Pottereiden siirtämisestä valkokankaalle.

Kirja jää kuitenkin vähän kömpelöksi, ja muutamat virheet tekstissä sekä harhaanjohtavat kuvatekstit olivat mielestäni tylsä virhe. Lisäksi kirjassa saatettiin puhua esimerkiksi jonkun puvusta, mutta sitten siitä ei löytynytkään kuvaa. Kirjan välissä on erinäisiä irrotettavia elokuvasta tuttuja lippuja ja lappuja, jotka välillä vähän hankaloittivat lukemista.

Pääasiassa kuitenkin ihan hyvä ja kiinnostava, mutta hieman huolimattomasti ehkä toteutettu.

katsoe's review

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5.0

This book is a great addition to the Harry Potter series. A must for the Potterheads!

lpraus's review

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informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

jokapy's review against another edition

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3.0

This book tells about how Harry Potter movies have done. It was quite interesting book and I get some new information.

idamarieke's review against another edition

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informative

4.0

glitchez's review

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informative reflective fast-paced

4.0

theprintedgirl's review

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4.0

I bought this at the Harry Potter studios in London, and I still can’t believe I never heard of this book before. Everything is expensive there, but I actual didn’t find this book to be that expensive. You get a lot of super awesome gadgets, like a marauders map and an invitation to the Yule ball (I’m not going to spoil everything here, but trust me it is worth your money!)

Someone put a lot of hours of work in this piece of magic and it shows. It is incredibly detailed and every page is a new discovery. It is designed by the designers of the film sets and that makes it even more of a collectors item.

It is completely about the films. That means there are a lot of stories you would never get to know otherwise. There are funny stories about first kisses on set and emotional stories about the last film and how they became a real family on set.

If you are a Harry Potter fan, you need to read this book right now!

nightfalltwen's review

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4.0

This is a pretty awesome book of all the films. With lots of different bits of detail about each one. I really like it.

libraryvee's review

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4.0

I'm giving this book four stars as a Harry Potter fan. Obviously, if you've never read the books, or especially if you've never watched the movies, then this book isn't for you.

It's very well put together. Every page has a first-hand account from somebody on the production team, or an actor, or both. The book takes an inside look at each movie, each character, and various memorable sets and costumes. It's a wealth of insider information, and beautifully presented. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip into the making of the Harry Potter films via this book. :)

nicolet2018's review

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4.0

This was such a treat to read. Definitely a must read for Harry Potter fans but moreso if you have watched the movies. It would have been even better if I rewatched the movies while reading each section to get more context. Loved the design of the book and the extras.

There was a Hogwarts Acceptance letter, Marauders Map, Quidditch World Cup Program, Borgin and Burkes catalogue, Wesleys Wizard Wheezes store catalogue, Potion label stickers, put out and fold paper renditions of Hogsmede, Ministry of Magic warning poster and more. The fan in me went nuts!

I smiled as I read through familiar scenes and can't imagine how many years it took to make the movies. They were definitely well made and make me giddy watching thrm again especially the first few. Looking back the movies kept very close to the source material and that was great.

I liked reading about the concept, costumes, behind the scenes and actor/actresses thoughts. I did not know just how much work went into small details I had not noticed while watching the movies.

A great gift for a Harry Potter fan. Now I am gonna rewatch the movies and reread the books!